Traces the development of North East New Guinea under mandate to Australia by the League of Nations. The film contrasts conditions in pre-war years with reconstruction and development during recent years; cutting and milling of timber; construction of pre-fabricated houses and other buildings; education of natives; an experimental project for raising sheep, shearing and weaving wool. No other credits available.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
000722
Language
English
Subject categories
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Australia - Foreign relations
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Papua New Guinea - Economic conditions
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Papua New Guinea - Politics and government
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)